TC Electronic Desktop Konnekt 6 User manual

User’s Manual
English Version
Desktop Konnekt 6

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1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
• This equipment should be installed near the socket outlet and
disconnection of the device should be easily accessible.
• To completely disconnect from AC mains, disconnect the power
supply cord from the AC receptacle.
• The mains plug of the power supply shall remain readily operable.
• Do not install in a confined space.
• Do not open the unit – risk of electric shock inside.
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You are cautioned that any change or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
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• There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
• All service must be performed by qualified personnel.
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• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.
• This apparatus must be earthed.
• Use a three wire grounding type line cord like the one supplied
with the product.
• Be advised that different operating voltages require the use of
different types of line cord and attachment plugs.
• Check the voltage in your area and use the correct type.
See table below:
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110-125V UL817 and CSA C22.2 no 42.
220-230V CEE 7 page VII, SR section
107-2-D1/IEC 83 page C4.
240V BS 1363 of 1984. Specification for 13A
fused plugs and switched and
unswitched socket outlets.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B Digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in residential
installations. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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TC Electronic A/S, Sindalsvej 34, 8240
Risskov, Denmark, hereby declares on own
responsibility that the following product:
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that is covered by this certificate and
marked with CE-label conforms with
following standards:
EN 60065 Safety requirements for mains
(IEC 60065) operated electronic and
related apparatus for household
and similar general use
EN 55103-1 Product family standard for
audio,video, audio-visual and
entertainment lighting control
apparatus for professional use.
Part 1: Emission.
EN 55103-2 Product family standard for
audio, video, audio-visual and
entertainment lighting control
apparatus for professional use.
Part 2: Immunity.
With reference to regulations in following
directives:
73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC
Issued in Risskov, March 2008
Mads Peter Lübeck
Chief Executive Officer
EMC / EMI & CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

TC Electronic, Sindalsvej 34, DK-8240 Risskov – [email protected]
Manual revision 1.1 – SW – V 1.00English Version
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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .a
EMC/EMI & Certificate of Conformity . . . . . . . . . .b
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Quick Setup Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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Mic + Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Instrument + Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Stereo In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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Front Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Rear Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
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Mixer Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
M40 Studio Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Setup Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
System Settings - System page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
System Settings - WDM page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
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Konnekt and Cubase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Updating Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Firewire Bus Power Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
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Desktop Konnekt 6 offers the same high quality recording features as the other interfaces of the Konnekt product family, but
in a desktop design that allows you to focus on performance rather than technology. Bundled with Cubase LE4, Desktop
Konnekt 6 has all the features you need to instantly record instruments and vocals into your Mac or PC.
Once you get started recording, you’ll immediately treasure the benefits of Desktop Konnekt 6. Packed into this interface are
features such as an ergonomic volume knob for total control of input and monitoring levels, high resolution meters for visual
level read out, a studio reverb that will warm up your headphone mix while you’re recording, and a high quality IMPACT™
preamp for top-notch sound quality.
Desktop Konnekt 6’s unique design not only makes it fit perfectly onto your desktop for easy operation, it will also make you
want to leave it right next to your laptop – just for its great looks.
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Operational simplicity just doesn’t come any easier. The intuitive design of Desktop Konnekt 6’s user interface means no
tedious manual reading before you’re up and running.
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Desktop Konnekt 6’s volume control is always within reach when you need it. If you have ever accidentally blasted a non-
muted signal from your host application through a pair of active speakers, you’ll soon learn to appreciate this knob as your (or
your neighbors’) savior.
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TC is renowned for its mic preamps, notably ranking among the finest mic preamps on the market. Desktop Konnekt 6 comes
with an IMPACT™ preamp, making the recording of a vocal or instrument pure joy. Also equipped with the same instrument
inputs used in TC’s high-end guitar processors, Desktop Konnekt 6 offers studio quality recordings regardless of the source.
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Desktop Konnekt 6’s high resolution meter puts critical information right where you need it. The three modes allow you to use
the meter for input, output, or mastering purposes.
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Included with the Desktop Konnekt 6 is the M40 Studio Reverb – a simple to use, great sounding reverb that is powered by
AlgoFlex™, a new high definition TC technology that enables hardware quality and predictability to be ported to native
software. It is available for tracking to increase the recording comfort without tying the effect to the final take, operated by the
control panel and the reverb knob on the front panel of Desktop Konnekt 6.

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The M40 Studio Reverb is also available as a natively running VST/AU plug-in, allowing you to use it as part of your session in
your PC or Mac.
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TC Near Control Panel with direct monitor mixer and reverb control
Cubase LE4
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M40 Studio Reverb for PC and Mac - Powered by AlgoFlex™
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• Big volume control
• IMPACT™ mic preamp with 48v phantom power
• High-resolution meter
• M40 Studio Reverb powered by AlgoFlex™
• Direct monitor control with input/DAW control
• Headphone out with separate level control and separate source
• Input configuration: Microphone + Instrument / Instrument + Instrument / Stereo line
• True Hi-Z guitar inputs known from TC’s high-end guitar processors
• Balanced stereo outputs
• TC NEAR™ compatible: works with all other Konnekt products
• Instant scene recall
• DIM switch for convenient speaker dimming
• Intuitive control panel for direct monitoring control
• VST/AU compatible
• Desktop design
• FireWire 1394, bus powered
• DICE™ digital interface chip with JetPLL™ jitter elimination technology
• Low latency drivers for Mac and PC, WDM, ASIO and CoreAudio
• 24-bit/192 kHz sampling rate
• Cubase LE4 included.

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This quick-guide will help you set up the Desktop Konnekt
6 in a typical application. For further details please refer to
later sections of this manual.
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• Open the box from the top and remove cabling.
• Lift out the styrofoam insert, then lift out the Desktop
Konnekt using both hands.
• Remove the Konnekt from its plastic bag.
• Inspect your Konnekt for signs of transit damage.
• In the unlikely event of transit damage having occurred,
inform the carrier and the supplier.
• Keep all the packaging if damage has occurred, as this
will show evidence of excessive handling force.
• It is also a good idea to keep the packaging for future
transportation.
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The package should contain the following items:
• Konnekt audio interface
• Power supply
• FireWire cable
• DVD with software etc.
• Konnekt Installation Guide
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• PowerPC (1 GHz or higher) or Intel CPU
• 256 MB RAM
• FireWire (IEEE 1394) port
• OS X 10.4.11 or 10.5
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• Pentium 4, 1.6 GHz or faster
• 256 MB RAM
• FireWire (IEEE 1394) port
• Windows XP or Vista 32 bit
* We recommend running your Konnekt(s) on a dedicated FireWire bus.
If your computer has one or more FireWire connections on the chassis
they will typically run on the same FireWire bus. You may connect the
Konnekt to one of these. If you intend to run additional FireWire
devices simultaneously, for example an external hard drive, we
recommend running each device on its own, separate bus.
This separate bus would typically be on an installed FireWire PCI card.
Note that such a FireWire PCI card typically has three ports, but these
ports also operate on a singlebus.
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• The software MUST be installed before connecting the
Konnekt.
• Refer to the Konnekt Installation Guide supplied in the
package and on the Konnekt DVD.
• If you are familiar with software installation procedures
in general, you may simply insert the accompanying
DVD-ROM in your computer’s DVD drive and follow the
instructions.
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When the Konnekt drivers have been installed correctly,
you can open the TC Near Control Panel.
On Mac computers:
/Applications/TC Near
You may also start the application from System
Preferences.
On Windows computers:
Press: Start/Programs/TC Electronic/TC Near
The TC Near Control panel can also be accessed via
Windows’ control panel section.
We encourage you to ensure that you have the latest
software and manual version by visiting our website
at www.tcelectronic.com.
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front of the computer using headphones, simply
because of using the big volume knob is more comfortable.
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Use the Desktop Konnekt 6 with a laptop or desktop
computer with a FireWire interface. Please read the
“System requirements” section in this manual for
information on minimum requirements.
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Connect either a dynamic or a condenser microphone
to your Desktop Konnekt 6. If you use a condenser
microphone, the +48 option in the channel strip on the
TC Near mixer page must be enabled. Depending on
the output level of the connected instrument, you may
need to activate the boost function in the channel strip
on the TC Near mixer page.
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Connect a guitar, a bass or a line level instrument to the
LINE/INST RIGHT jack. The instrument inputs are Hi-Z,
meaning you can connect any electric guitar or bass,
whether active or passive.
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This is the rear panel view of the Desktop Konnekt 6.
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In this setup, we use a set of active monitors connected
to the Monitor outputs. Of course, you can also connect
your Desktop Konnekt 6 to a pair of channels on a mixer
or directly to a hi-fi amplifier instead.
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Use this jack to connect a set of headphones. You have
a couple of choices when it comes to controlling the
level of the headphones output. By default, the PHONES
knob on the front panel controls the phones level.
However, via the Setup page it is possible to link the
phones level to the big volume knob on the front panel.
Notice that when the big volume knob is assigned to
controlling the headphones level, the PHONES knob
still sets the max headphones level.
Separate level control is ideal such as when you are in
the control-room and a singer in the recording room
needs a different headphone level.
Linked level control is ideal if you record yourself in

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Separate level control is ideal such as when you are in
the control-room and a singer in the recording room
needs a different headphone level.
Linked level control is ideal if you record yourself in
front of the computer using headphones, simply
because of using the big volume knob is more
comfortable.
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Use the Desktop Konnekt 6 with a laptop or desktop
computer with a FireWire interface. Please read the
“System requirements” section in this manual for
information on minimum requirements.
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Connect a guitar, a bass or a line level instrument here.
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This is the rear panel view of the Desktop Konnekt 6.
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In this setup, we use a set of active monitors
connected to the Monitor outputs. Of course, you can
also connect your Desktop Konnekt 6 to a pair of
channels on a mixer or directly to a hi-fi amplifier instead.
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Use this jack to connect a set of headphones. You have
a couple of choices when it comes to controlling the
level of the headphones output. By default, the
PHONES knob on the front panel controls the phones
level. However, via the Setup page it is possible to link
the phones level to the big volume knob on the front
panel.

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Separate level control is ideal such as when you are in
the control-room and a singer in the recording room
needs a different headphone level.
Linked level control is ideal if you record yourself in
front of the computer using headphones, simply
because of using the big volume knob is more
comfortable.
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Use the Desktop Konnekt 6 with a laptop or desktop
computer with a FireWire interface. Please read the
“System requirements” section in this manual for
information on minimum requirements.
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Here, we have connected a keyboard as a stereo
source.
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This is the rear panel view of the Desktop Konnekt 6.
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In this setup, we use a set of active monitors
connected to the Monitor outputs. Of course, you can
also connect your Desktop Konnekt 6 to a pair of
channels on a mixer or directly to a hi-fi amplifier instead.
33HHeeaaddpphhoonneess
Use this jack to connect a set of headphones. You have
a couple of choices when it comes to controlling the
level of the headphones output. By default, the
PHONES knob on the front panel controls the phones
level. However, via the Setup page it is possible to link
the phones level to the big volume knob on the front
panel.

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Use these controls to set the appropriate input level.
Set meters to “Input” using the Meter switch button
(12). Then adjust the Gain 1 and Gain 2 trims until the
meters show a level as close to “0 dB” as possible
without clipping.
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Green: A signal is present on the inputs.
Yellow: Indicates that the level is just above -6 dB.
Ideally the yellow color should flash at peaks.
Red: Indicates that the signal is too hot. Reduce the
output level on the source device or turn down the In
Gain.
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When this LED is lit, the M40 Studio Reverb is active.
Turning down the REVERB knob (7) to minimum
position switches off the reverb. Turn the REVERB knob
clockwise and the reverb is automatically turned on.
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With the Mic+Instrument scene selected, a microphone
can be connected to the XLR MIC input and used in
combination with a line level instrument connected to
the LINE/INST RIGHT input (1/4" jack connector).
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With the Dual Instrument scene selected, you can
connect two different instruments (or other line level
signals) to the LINE/INST LEFT and LINE/INST RIGHT
1/4" jack inputs. The signals are processed
individually. This scene is typically used if you want to
record two mono instruments at the same time, e.g. a
guitar and a bass.
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Select this option if you want to connect a stereo signal
– such as a synthesizer – to the left and right
LINE/INST 1/4" jack inputs.
When you work with a variety of recording sources,
you do not have to change the routing every time:
You can leave microphone and instruments
connected to the three recording inputs all the time.
Input selection is done using the SCENE buttons.
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This knob controls the return level from the M40 Studio
Reverb. Notice that when the knob is turned fully
counter-clockwise, the reverb is “off”. When set to
“off”, the reverb will not use any CPU power. All
settings for the Reverb are made in the Reverb Panel on
the Mixer page of the TC Near Control Panel.
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This is a very easy way of setting the monitor mix level
between the signal on the inputs of the Desktop
Konnekt (including the added reverb from M40), and
the signal coming from your DAW (e.g. Cubase LE4).
When the Input/DAW knob is turned fully clockwise
(DAW Mix), you can do the monitor mix inside your
DAW. This will, however, introduce a delay (latency)
between the computer and the Desktop Konnekt 6.
The length of this delay depends on your buffer
settings.
With the Desktop Konnekt 6, this issue can be
resolved by setting the Input/DAW mix to fx. 50%
and turning off the DAW monitor mix.
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Panel: Press this button to maximize/minimize the TC
Near Control Panel on your computer monitor.
Mono: Press this button to run the MONITOR outputs in
mono. When the LED is off, Stereo mode is selected.
When the LED is on, Mono mode is selected.
Dim: Use this button to alternate between the level set
by the master volume control and a lower (dimmed)
level. The “dim level” is set on the Setup page of the TC
Near Control Panel.
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Press this button once to power the Desktop Konnekt 6
on. Press and hold for approximately one second to
power off.

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Individual levels can be set for the Phones and Monitor
outputs. This knob sets the output level for the Phones
out. It is also possible to link the phones level output
to the big volume knob. This option can be selected on
the Setup page of the TC Near Control Panel.
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This switch allows you to switch between metering the
signal at three different stages.
Input: When this LED is lit, the meters show the signal
level at the input. The best signal to noise ratio is
achieved when the input signal only occasionally peaks
at “0”. Adjust the level on the sending device and set
the in-gain of the Desktop Konnekt 6 using the GAIN 1
and GAIN 2 knobs.
Pre: When this LED is lit, the meters show the sum of
the following signals:
- Input signal after the gain trims
- Reverb output
- DAW output.
Post: When this LED is lit, the meters show the level on
the MAIN outputs after the master volume control.
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When the Desktop Konnekt 6 is hooked up via FireWire,
the blue LED can indicate the following states:
Steady lit: Status OK
Flashing: Uploading, hardware error or FireWire
communication error.
Off: The Konnekt has no connection to the
driver, maybe because the driver is not
installed.
Single flash: If your setup includes several Desktop
Konnekt 6 units, you can alter between
these by selecting the relevant tab in the
TC Near Control Panel. When selecting a
Konnekt unit, the blue LED on that unit
gives a single flash to identify that this
is the Konnekt you have selected.
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This is the master volume control for monitor outputs.
The knob has red LEDs inside indicating the level. The
higher the setting, the more intense the red light.
The light can be disabled completely via the
Setup page if you prefer.
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Three color LED meters.
Green: -60 to -9 dB
Yellow: -9 to 0 dB
Red: Overload

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Use the power-supply supplied with the product or a
power-supply with equivalent specifications. (12V DC 0.3 Amp).
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This is an IEEE 1394 connector for connecting the
Desktop Konnekt 6 to a computer.
The Desktop Konnekt can be bus-powered via FireWire
if your computer supports bus power. Please refer to
the Appendix section of this manual.
Before plugging in the FireWire connector, make
sure that the plug is positioned correctly (not
upside-down).
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This is a 1/4" TRS jack connector for headphones. The
phones output level is set using the PHONES knob.
However, you can also assign the big volume knob to
control the phones level if you prefer. This is set up via
the Setup page in the TC Near Control Panel. Notice that
the PHONES knob will always set the max phones level.
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Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
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These are the balanced main outputs of the Desktop
Konnekt. Connect them to a set of active speakers
(such as Dynaudio Acoustics BM series), to an
amplifier with passive speakers or to a mixer.
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– Use the two LINE INST 1/4" jack connectors for line-
level or Hi-Z instruments to connect line-level
instruments, electric or acoustic guitars directly.
– You may connect a microphone to the XLR connector
and benefit from the Desktop Konnekt’s IMPACT™ mic
pre-amp renowned for its high quality. 48V phantom
power for condenser microphones can be activated via
the Mixer page in the TC Near Control Panel. For
microphones with a particular low output, the Boost
should be activated. This is also done via the Control
Panel’s Mixer page.
If you want to, you can leave a microphone and your
instruments connected to the three recording inputs
all the time. Input selection is done using the SCENE
buttons.
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• Press the Mixer tab to enter the Mixer page.
• To change position of knobs and faders: Press and hold
the left mouse button and move the mouse up or
down.
In this section of the Mixer page, you select between three
scenes.
Scenes are “setup presets” that include:
- 48V on/off
- Boost on/off
- Pan button position
- Effects send button position
- Reverb settings.
As soon as a scene is changed, the new settings will be
assigned to that scene. There is no additional store
procedure.
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The MIC (XLR) and the LINE/INST RIGHT inputs are
selected.
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The LINE/INST RIGHT and LINE/INST LEFT instrument inputs
are selected. The two channels are treated as two separate
mono channels.
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The LINE/INST RIGHT and LINE/INST LEFT instrument inputs
are selected. The two channels are treated as a stereo
input.
When you work with a variety of recording sources,
you do not have to change the routing every time:
You can leave microphone and instruments
connected to the three recording inputs all the time.
Input selection is done using the SCENE buttons.

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The meter indicates the input level. The best signal to
noise ratio is achieved when peaks are as close to 0 dB as
possible without clipping. Adjust the gain using the GAIN
knobs on the Desktop Konnekt 6 and the output level of
the external source.
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When the “Mic+Inst” or the “Inst+Inst” scene is selected,
this knob acts as the pan control for a channel.
When the “Stereo In” scene is selected, this knob acts as a
balance control between left and right channel.
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This is the Effects Send knob for the M40 Studio Reverb.
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The following parameters are relevant for the microphone
channel only.
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Activate 48V phantom power when connecting a condenser
microphone to the Desktop Konnekt 6.
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For microphones with a particularly low output, the Boost
should be activated. This will boost the signal by 12 dB.
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The mixer-channels have default labels. However, these
can be altered as you wish. Simply click on the channel
label and enter a name of your choice.
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MeterHoldTime:
This parameter sets how long the OVERLOAD LED will
be lit after an overload is detected.
MeterHoldFall:
This parameter sets how fast the meter should fall back
to normal metering after the OVERLOAD LED has been
invoked.
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This is the input meter for the M40 Studio
Reverb.
Click on the meter using the left mouse button
to select various meter options.
MeterFallback:
This parameter sets how fast the meter should
fall back after peaks. The more dBs per second,
the faster the meter falls back.
The M40 Studio Reverb is an easy-to-use reverb for both monitoring and mixing. The reverb exist in two variations:
A - as a standard VST/AU plug-in that can be used just as any other VST/AU plug-in from your DAW host application. Notice
that the M40 Studio Reverb is copy protected by the Desktop Konnekt 6. If the Desktop Konnekt 6 is not attached to the
computer, the plug-in will be disabled.
B - as a part of the TC Near Control Panel where it can be used as an excellent cue reverb for the recording artist. In this
situation it is worth noticing that the TC Near Control Panel MUST be open for the reverb to run.

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Pressing the File button will open the File menu that
allows you to load or save a preset.
Load
By selecting “Load”, you can navigate to any folder on
the system, including shared folders. By default, you
will be directed to the default file location.
Save
By selecting “Save”, you can save your preset to any
folder on the system that you have write access to,
including any shared folder. By default, presets are
saved to the default location for the TC Near Control
Panel presets.
MyPresets
This menu item provides easy access to your own
presets. Notice that only presets located in the default
file locations for the TC Near Control Panel will be
visible in the drop down menu.
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With the A/B compare function you can easily compare
different parameter settings when working with the plug-in.
When you start working on a preset, neither A or B is
highlighted.
This state indicates that the settings in both memory
locations A and B are identical – so there is actually
nothing to compare.
As soon as you touch one of the parameters, the
memory location “A” will be active – and highlighted.
All parameter changes will be applied to memory
location “A”. If you switch to memory location “B”, you
go back to the starting point, and all further changes
will now be applied to memory location “B”.
Every time you press the A/B button, you will toggle
between these two memory locations.
The A/B memory locations are temporary settings
only! Saving a preset will save the currently selected
memory location only. The setting of the other
(hidden) memory location will not be saved!
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Click the “Reset” button to clear the memory slots A/B
and return to the originally recalled preset.
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This is the output meter for the M40 Studio Reverb (see
also descriptions of the parameters MeterFallBack,
MeterHoldTime and MeterHoldFall in the “1 – Input
meter” section).
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This is the name of the currently recalled preset. Scroll
through presets using the up/down arrows on the right
side of the name display.
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This is the currently selected reverb algorithm. The
available options are Hall, Room and Plate.
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Press to select one of the following three algorithms:
Hall: The Hall reverb simulates a rather large hall while
preserving the natural characteristics of the source
material. This is excellent for many studio applications
requiring medium to long decay times and especially
on vocal material.
Room: The Room algorithm simulates a relatively small,
well furnished room. In such a room, many reflections
are absorbed by soft materials, and the sound is
reflected and sustained only by the walls, windows and
maybe some furniture. The Room reverb will work well
on almost all instruments.
Plate: Prior to the digital era, either reverberating
springs or large metallic plates were used to create
reverb. Plate reverbs typically have a very diffuse and
bright sound. The Plate reverb algorithm can be used
with great effect on many percussive instruments.
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The Pre Delay parameter defines a short delay placed
between the direct signal and the reverb diffuse field.
By using a pre-delay, the source material is kept clear
and undisturbed by the more diffuse reverb diffuse
field arriving shortly after.
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The decay parameter determines the length of the
reverb diffuse field. The length is defined as the time it
takes for the diffuse field to decay approximately by 60 dB.
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The Hi Color parameter changes the “color” of the
reverb. From dark to crisp and bright, the Hi Color
parameter can really change the characteristics and
style of the reverb.
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This is a dry/wet mix control for the reverb. You should
use the “mix” option when you are using the M40
Studio Reverb as an insert effect on a track in your
DAW.
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Deactivates the mix control and sets a 100% wet mix.
This is the setting to use when you are using the M40
reverb as a send effect, and also when using it as a cue
reverb for recording. When using the M40 Studio
Reverb in the TC Near Control Panel, always enable
100%. In 100% mode the MIX knob is grayed out.
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• The M40 Studio Reverb is available only when the TC
Near Control Panel is open.
• The M40 Studio Reverb does not consume any CPU
power when the reverb is inactive. The Reverb is
inactive when the REVERB LED on the Desktop Konnekt
is “off”.
• The display indicates “Power off” when the REVERB
button on the Desktop Konnekt 6 is turned fully counter
clockwise.
• The display indicates “Disabled” when the Reverb
Disabled function is activated on the Setup page.
• The M40 Studio Reverb is not available at quad speed
sample rates (176.4 kHz and 192 kHz.
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